Gastroenteritis Causes
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Gastroenteritis Causes

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What is the primary mode of transmission for Shigellosis?

  • Sexual contact
  • Airborne
  • Bloodborne
  • Fecal-oral (correct)
  • Which genus of bacteria causes Shigellosis?

  • Shigella (correct)
  • Campylobacter
  • Salmonella
  • Yersinia
  • What is the syndrome involving the colon characterized by abdominal pain and small volume stools with blood, pus, and mucus?

  • Enteritis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Colitis
  • Dysentery (correct)
  • Which species of Shigella is classified as Group A?

    <p>S. dysenteriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common symptom of Shigellosis?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial infection is responsible for up to 75% of diarrheal deaths in developing countries?

    <p>Shigella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mechanism through which Shigella causes cell death in the host?

    <p>Induction of necrosis in host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which E. coli strain is known to produce dysentery similar to Shigella infection?

    <p>Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is responsible for causing Campylobacteriosis?

    <p>Campylobacter jejuni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Campylobacter jejuni bacterium primarily adhere to the host's intestinal epithelial cells?

    <p>By adhering directly to the cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do Shiga toxins have on the body when produced by certain E. coli strains?

    <p>Lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial infection presents with symptoms that can mimic appendicitis?

    <p>Campylobacteriosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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